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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factor
Hormonal factors Hormonal fluctuations as part of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and perimenopause can impact emotional regulation, sometimes significantly, according to Dr. Potter.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Photos from the main camera are binned by a factor of four, resulting in final shots of 12.5MP.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Photos from the main camera are binned by a factor of four, resulting in final shots of 12.5MP.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Other city officials were present at the ceremony, including Library Advisory Board delegate John Warren and Stanton Councilmember Gary Taylor.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Eight oil-producing nations of the OPEC+ alliance could hike output by as much as 411,000 barrels per day in July, two OPEC+ delegates told CNBC, continuing a rapid unwinding of voluntary production cuts.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The 964 was already a pioneering platform, with 85 percent of the car comprising new components compared to its predecessor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
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Beyond its positioning as an immersive golf retreat, Sand Valley in some fashion is becoming a Midwest version of Pinehurst, with a housing component and a community center, and has shown how rural Wisconsin can be a national draw.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The writer’s death on June 3 was confirmed by his husband, Michael Carroll, and agent Bill Clegg, The New York Times, The Guardian and NBC News report.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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These agents learn from interactions, adapting responses for a more human-like experience, reducing wait times and ensuring consistent service quality. CNN reports that tech companies are introducing early AI agent offerings.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of baseball.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Billboard has reached out to the group’s representatives for comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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Many of the videos encourage viewers to donate to organizations such as the National Park Foundation or to call their local representatives to advocate for protecting public lands, part of a long tradition of using social media to organize social and political movements.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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What concentration of active whitening ingredients is best?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Preventives containing ingredients such as chlorantraniliprole are more bee-friendly than other products that are neonicotinoids, such as imidicloprid, says Potter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Any deputies who fired their weapon will be placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation.—
David Fleshler,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The White House deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields, said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is creating media to support a particular political party on the taxpayers' dime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Here are the 24 cast members of Season 50 and what to know, or remember, about each of them as the long wait until next year marches on.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Marchese, who is also a board member at National CineMedia, sees movie theaters as being part of the experiential conversation, with last weekend’s box office bonanza showing that theatrical moviegoing still has a pulse.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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